Happy Bonfire Night! Eleanor Richardson gives us the lowdown on why we really celebrate this 5th November.
Riot Police Injured During Bonfire Night Disorder
On the 5th of November, what should have been a celebratory evening of firework displays and bonfires with the local community, turned sinister as violence and mayhem ensued. Police were called to Harehills Road, around […]
Three’s A Crowd: Police Launch Injunction to Tackle Fireworks in Burley
Police have announced a new plan to tackle anti-social firework-related behaviour in the area of Leeds, Burley. Anyone caught carrying/throwing fireworks, or wearing a mask that disguises their identity in a popular firework area, could […]
Who Is Guy Fawkes Again?
Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot, we see no reason why gunpowder treason, should ever be forgot. The 5th of November, or ‘Bonfire Night’, is a day which is firmly marked […]
“Disgusting” Halloween Attacks Condemned by Fire Chief
Fireworks were thrown at firefighters on Halloween night as they attended reports of a fire in Hyde Park. Fireworks and rocks pelted fire engines leaving scrapes and burn marks. Thankfully nobody was hurt. Around 30 […]
Breaking Down Bonfire Night
Remember, remember, the 5th of November, Gunpowder, Treason and Plot. I know of no reason, why the gunpowder treason, should ever be forgot… One of my favourite nights of the year has to be […]
Fireworks: festive fun or danger?
For many people, including myself, fireworks are a symbol of celebration. When the sky is lit with sparks, and the night is ablaze with colour, a sense of festive spirit comes alive. As well as […]
Fireworks Night for the non-Romantics
Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! Hey remember, remember how shit fireworks night was last year? Me […]
Blogs | Planes, Trains and Catherine Wheels
December has passed by in a blur of mulled wine, Christmas lights and general festive merriment. Sitting down to write this post I was actually confronted with the thought ‘Where did the time go?’ which […]
Consolation
If you are the Halloween equivalent of Scrooge, and if when that fateful evening rolls around you cringe and jerk at the sound of a knock (or a ring if you’re lucky), while presumably watching […]